Question of the Week: The first quarter of school

BY ALEXANDER LENGTeen correspondent

Published: Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 1:34 p.m.

The end of this week of school will mark the end of the first quarter. By this time, many students have already started to add more interesting experiences to their memories. Thus far, one can assume that students have met new friends, started new challenges and, most of all enjoyed homecoming.

In the fall of the 2013-2014 school year, students have said much of what they enjoyed and disliked about the new academic year. I personally asked numerous students at Lexington Senior High for their input on the first quarter of school.

"I liked how seniors have had special privileges during homecoming like the senior picnic we just had. However, I wish seniors had more special events and privileges to come throughout the year." — Lindsay Davis, senior

"For me, the most exciting part about school so far has definitely been all the senior activities. I love getting special treatment like leaving for lunch a little early and having the senior cookout for homecoming. But what I dislike the most is definitely all the work that comes along with college applications. It's so stressful. But I realize, and hope, it will all pay off soon." — Mikayla Cross, senior

"Easily what I dislike the most would have to be all the deadlines having to be met. In being a senior, I have had to worry about college essays, scholarship deadlines and teacher recommendations. I believe I have enjoyed this year thoroughly already. I have had a lot of fun with friends and enjoyed the senior perks such as the senior cookout." — Nikki Tucker, senior

"I've enjoyed finding out where all of my peers are applying to college and what their plans for the future are. Now that it's coming to an end, most people have started sending their applications, and I find the anticipation pretty exciting." — Sam Sharpe, senior

"I really liked the new teachers and their new ideas and ways of teaching. It's a new prospect on how we could learn while still enjoying it. Though I can't think of something I didn't like." — Remy Clodfelter, sophomore

"Homecoming week was a blast, and I love going to soccer and football games to cheer on my school. We have amazing school pride, and it makes me love my school even more. However, my least favorite thing is how strict SMOD is this year. It is very disappointing that the school needs to take away class time just because the color of their shirt is not the right color of blue. All in all, I think this year has been pretty good though." — Katarina Strenk, senior

"I enjoyed my classes knowing that it's all or nothing because next year I'm off to college. But I dislike the feeling of being rushed and how I have no time for anything. There is a deadline constantly approaching." — Mayela Peralta, senior

<p>The end of this week of school will mark the end of the first quarter. By this time, many students have already started to add more interesting experiences to their memories. Thus far, one can assume that students have met new friends, started new challenges and, most of all enjoyed homecoming.</p><p>In the fall of the 2013-2014 school year, students have said much of what they enjoyed and disliked about the new academic year. I personally asked numerous students at Lexington Senior High for their input on the first quarter of school. </p><p>"I liked how seniors have had special privileges during homecoming like the senior picnic we just had. However, I wish seniors had more special events and privileges to come throughout the year." <b>— Lindsay Davis, senior</b></p><p>"For me, the most exciting part about school so far has definitely been all the senior activities. I love getting special treatment like leaving for lunch a little early and having the senior cookout for homecoming. But what I dislike the most is definitely all the work that comes along with college applications. It's so stressful. But I realize, and hope, it will all pay off soon." <b>— Mikayla Cross, senior</b></p><p>"Easily what I dislike the most would have to be all the deadlines having to be met. In being a senior, I have had to worry about college essays, scholarship deadlines and teacher recommendations. I believe I have enjoyed this year thoroughly already. I have had a lot of fun with friends and enjoyed the senior perks such as the senior cookout." <b>— Nikki Tucker, senior</b></p><p>"I've enjoyed finding out where all of my peers are applying to college and what their plans for the future are. Now that it's coming to an end, most people have started sending their applications, and I find the anticipation pretty exciting." <b>— Sam Sharpe, senior</b></p><p>"I really liked the new teachers and their new ideas and ways of teaching. It's a new prospect on how we could learn while still enjoying it. Though I can't think of something I didn't like." <b>— Remy Clodfelter, sophomore</b></p><p>"Homecoming week was a blast, and I love going to soccer and football games to cheer on my school. We have amazing school pride, and it makes me love my school even more. However, my least favorite thing is how strict SMOD is this year. It is very disappointing that the school needs to take away class time just because the color of their shirt is not the right color of blue. All in all, I think this year has been pretty good though." <b>— Katarina Strenk, senior</b></p><p>"I enjoyed my classes knowing that it's all or nothing because next year I'm off to college. But I dislike the feeling of being rushed and how I have no time for anything. There is a deadline constantly approaching." <b>— Mayela Peralta, senior</b></p>